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Fortnite update reintroduces Tilted Towers, dope dinosaurs
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/fortnite-klombo-tilted-towers-update/
Fortnite update 19.10 is a big one, literally. The latest Fortnite patch adds the Klombo, a new species of How to Train Your Dragon-looking dinosaurs, and reintroduces Tilted Towers, one of Fortnite's most beloved locations.

The gaming industry reacts to Microsoft's megaton acquisition of Activision Blizzard
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/the-gaming-industry-reacts-to-microsofts-megaton-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard/
Microsoft's remarkable acquisition of Activision-Blizzard is the biggest gaming news of 2022 so far, and a huge statement of intent from the tech giant about gaming: What was once a subsidiary arm of Microsoft now feels like one of its core strengths. (...)
The news was kept quiet until its announcement, and games industry figures have been reacting. While it's a little odd to start with the ultimate insider reaction, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's statements have been notable for their emphasis on workplace culture, showing just how aware Microsoft is of the potential pitfalls here. The ongoing lawsuits Activision Blizzard is facing must have been an element in these conversations and, if I were a betting man, I'd put my house on Kotick trying to settle them before the takeover is complete.

Here's when Rainbow Six Extraction unlocks in your timezone
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/rainbow-six-extraction-release-time-unlock/
The Rainbow Six Extraction unlock times are nearly upon us, unleashing the R6 operators into containment zones across the United States. We've gone hands-on with R6 Extraction and found it to be a pleasant surprise, even if it is surrounded by so many other current co-op shooters with Left 4 Dead inspirations. If you've already committed to playing Extraction, here's what you need to know about when pre-loading and unlock times are happening this week.

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is reportedly planning to step down after Microsoft acquisition
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/activision-blizzard-ceo-bobby-kotick-is-reportedly-planning-to-step-down-after-microsoft-acquisition/
One of the big questions left in the wake of Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is: what will become of Bobby Kotick? The beleaguered CEO has been facing pressure to resign over the company's workplace misconduct scandal since at least November, following a report that he'd been aware of complaints for years and had engaged in abusive behavior himself. Neither Microsoft nor Activision Blizzard have commented on his post-acquisition status with the company, but according to the Wall Street Journal he is expected to step down once the deal is closed. A report by Bloomberg says the same, citing a person familiar with the sale.
>> Bye! You won't be missed.

Former Dragon Age producer Mark Darrah says 'BioWare magic is bullshit'
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/former-dragon-age-producer-mark-darrah-says-bioware-magic-is-bullshit/
Remember the term "BioWare magic?" Kotaku described it in this lengthy report on the failure of Anthem as a belief within the studio that no matter how rough things look during game development, everything will ultimately come together to make the great BioWare games we used to know and love. In the latest episode of his Old Game Dev Advice series on YouTube, though, long-time BioWare stalwart Mark Darrah expressed a very different perspective on the process.

The Sims 4 is getting customisable pronouns
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/the-sims-4-is-getting-customisable-pronouns/
Last year, Maxis announced its plans to add gender-neutral language into The Sims 4 through the introduction of options such as pronouns for each sim. This week, the team went more in-depth into how the pronoun system may look during a live stream and revealed it'll be allowing players to fully customise them.

Take Two boss says GTA Trilogy's issues merely a 'glitch' and it's 'done just great' anyway
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/take-two-boss-says-gta-trilogys-issues-merely-a-glitch-and-its-done-just-great-anyway/
The launch of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy was, for a studio with Rockstar North's reputation, something of a disaster. (...)
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently spoke to CNBC about the publishing giant's acquisition of Zynga, as part of which the GTA Trilogy's problems came up. Zelnick seemed relatively unperturbed by them, and dismissed it all as a 'glitch'. CNBC's Jim Cramer asked about "some defects in the new Grand Theft Auto" in the light of Take-Two's position that it doesn't release products before they're ready.
"With regards to the GTA Trilogy, that was actually not a new title," says Zelnick. "That was a remaster of pre-existing titles. We did have a glitch in the beginning, that glitch was resolved. And the title of [sic] has done just great for the company. So we’re very excited. We have an amazing pipeline going forward."
>> Does he want to get the title of most hated CEO now that Kotick seems to be on the way out or what?